Early Childhood Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers • Short Pump, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an Early Childhood Teacher to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in person at an early education or preschool child care center in the Richmond, Virginia area. The teacher works with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and may provide coverage in any classroom or age group across a center or at nearby locations. The position offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.

Candidates must meet applicable state and company education and experience requirements and pass required background checks. A high school diploma or GED and being at least 18 years old are required. Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice is also required. College-level early childhood education coursework, a CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field is preferred, as is one year of professional teaching experience in a child care, daycare, or preschool setting.

The role requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. The hourly pay range is $18.50 to $22.60, with actual offers depending on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors. Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
• Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate the ability to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• College-level coursework in early childhood education, a CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field.
• One year of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
• Maintain open communication with parents and share children’s daily milestones.
• Keep the classroom safe and clean by following required procedures and guidelines.
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency and informing the director.
• Provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed across a center or in nearby locations.
• Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Help ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities
• Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee’s family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED